Patching

Crack Repair

Servicing Toronto & the GTA

Joint Seal Waterproofing is a Toronto-based company, specializing in concrete step repair. Our services cover a vast geographical area, from Hamilton to the City of Toronto, and the surrounding GTA communities.

Traditional repair methods call for complete stair demolition and rebuilding, since the need for thin patch application will render them impossible to repair.

Our combination of industrial-strength adhesives and the use of polymer cement removes cold joints, allowing us to install thin patch applications. Instead of demolishing the whole step and having to recast it, we simply remove delaminated concrete and repair concrete steps.

Repair Procedures

Surface Preparation

To repair concrete steps, a multi-step procedure is followed, with the first step being the removal of delaminated and unsound concrete.

Patching

All loose unsound concrete is removed in preparation for patching and restoration of concrete step geometry.

Adhesive is applied, and patches are installed. The use of industrial-strength specialized adhesive and polymer cement permits thin patch applications, which allows us to repair concrete stairs. The combination of these materials creates a monolithic patch which is able to restore structural integrity of repaired concrete.

Crack Repair

To repair a crack on any concrete surface, a clearly defined procedure is followed. Cracks are prepped and then treated with specialized, industrial-strength adhesive, after which they are filled with polymer cement and a waterproofing primer.

FAQ

For more information,

Q: My steps are breaking up – do they have to be completely replaced?

A: No, using our innovative products patches and cracks can be repaired.

Q: The surface of my steps is rough can they be made smooth?

A: Yes, we can apply a thin patch coating that will make them look like new.

Q: What can be done to protect my steps for the future?

A: A spray-on application (Green Skin) is done – it coats and seals the steps to protect them against weather elements.

Q: Could you also replace the handrails?

A: Yes, we can coordinate and manage the removal of old and installation of new handrails.